Interview with James Nahkai Jr.

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Description: 

A member of the tribal council, the postmaster at Tohatchii for 23 years, and New Mexico Human Rights Commission member, James Nahkai Jr. discusses his background, experience as a World War II Navajo code talker, his education and employment, the tribal government, politics, and water issues.

Location Description: 

Window Rock, Arizona

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
Navajo Nation
Community: 
University of Utah
Protocol: 
University of Utah Public Access
Category: 
Oral History & Interviews
Keywords: 
Navajo Code Talkers
Collections: 
University of Utah, Navajo Nation
Original Date Description: 
1971 July 15
Creator: 
James Nahkai Jr.
Contributor: 
John. D. Sylvester, Benjamin Lee
Rights: 
The oral history interviews featured in this collection have been made available by the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library. These recordings (as well as corresponding metadata and transcripts) are free for use but access is subject to change as work with Tribal and community partners progresses. Duplication for commercial use is not permitted without permission, and the user is responsible for compliance with copyright and privacy laws. If you have any questions please contact special@library.utah.edu
Source: 
Doris Duke Collection at the J.W. Marriott Library Special Collections
Identifier: 
A0001_1162_01;Ms417_028_1162_Nahkai
Type: 
Audio Recording
Format: 
MP3